c55 rear brake fit c43??
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Would changing the back plate and using one from the C55 be a better and cleaner option than cutting it up ??
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But typically removing the backing plate requires the complete hub removal, even though it's only held on by two or three small bolts. Complete PITA. Better just to cut it and not have to deal with the hub removal. The difference would be like 5 minutes with a pair of tin snips or a dremel type tool, as opposed to (likely) a couple hours at least. I know which one I would prefer! 
But aren't the rear brakes on C43s and C32/55s the same anyway? For the fronts, sure, cutting or removal of the backing plate is required.
But aren't the rear brakes on C43s and C32/55s the same anyway? For the fronts, sure, cutting or removal of the backing plate is required.
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I think they r the same. both have a 2 piston calip with piston size 42mm, both have rotors of size: 300mm X 22
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Thanks guys!!
I think maybeI will just get some rotors, ss brake lines, and hawk pads and call it a day.
Please someone let me know if theres easy brake upgrade.
I've already spent $$$$ (almost twice more than what I paid for the car) on my car since I got it last Nov, and I still need to do some brake upgrade. Then I need to get front and rear camber kits, and then real carbon fiber overlay...... f(cuk.. what should I tell my wife...
I think maybeI will just get some rotors, ss brake lines, and hawk pads and call it a day.
Please someone let me know if theres easy brake upgrade.
I've already spent $$$$ (almost twice more than what I paid for the car) on my car since I got it last Nov, and I still need to do some brake upgrade. Then I need to get front and rear camber kits, and then real carbon fiber overlay...... f(cuk.. what should I tell my wife...
Last edited by Motorsport3; Feb 4, 2011 at 02:50 AM.
